One of the things I feel really strongly about in my work is that good enough is never quite good enough. The world of advanced blemish removal is constantly evolving, and if I’m going to offer my clients the very best results, I need to keep investing in my own knowledge and skills. That’s not just something I say; it’s something I genuinely live by. Yesterday I travelled to Birmingham for a masterclass with Sterex, one of the most respected names in the electrolysis and advanced therapy industry. Days like this are honestly one of my favourite parts of the job. Being in a room with other dedicated professionals, picking

If you’ve ever noticed what looks like a stubborn, oversized blackhead sitting most likely on your back or face,  that just won’t budge no matter how much you squeeze it, chances are it’s not a blackhead at all. It’s most likely something called a Pore of Winer, and it’s far more common than most people realise. A Pore of Winer is a dilated pore that becomes blocked with keratin, which is essentially a build-up of dead skin cells. Over time, this plug becomes quite dark in colour as it oxidises, which is exactly why so many people mistake it for a blackhead. The key difference is that a Pore of

When advanced blemish removal is carried out properly, by a qualified practitioner, on suitable skin, with a thorough consultation and patch test first, scarring is rare. Not impossible, but rare, and this is something I will discuss with you in consultation about the possibility that there may always be a footprint of where the blemish once was. This is most likely with larger blemishes such as Seborrheic Keratosis. What’s far more common, and often confused with scarring, is the normal healing process: redness, scabbing, and a slight pink mark that fades over weeks. That isn’t a scar. That’s your skin doing exactly what it’s supposed to do. Often, the skin